Eight miles. That is the distance from downtown Delray Beach to Flagler Credit Union Stadium at 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431 — home of the Florida Atlantic Owls and the annual Bush's Boca Raton Bowl. Eight miles feels considerably longer when Glades Road locks up before a sold-out Owls game and every fan in Palm Beach County is merging toward the same campus entrance at the same time.
Two questions decide whether your group has a clean game day or a scramble: where exactly does the bus enter campus, and where does it stage while you're inside the gates?
Flagler Credit Union Stadium sits right off I-95 Exit 45 on the FAU Boca Raton campus — convenient by Florida standards, but a campus venue is a different logistical animal than a standalone stadium. Parking divides into multiple zones at different price points, rideshare drops at Palm Beach Plaza near the Main Administration Building rather than at the gates, and the Glades Road approach backs up at peak game times. A Delray Beach charter bus or party bus rental solves all of it: one vehicle, one coordinated pickup, one drop near the stadium, and the bus staged for the post-game run back up I-95.
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Why Rent a Bus to Flagler Credit Union Stadium?
The stadium sits on the Florida Atlantic University campus, which means its parking infrastructure was designed around a commuter university — not around 30,000 fans arriving in the same two-hour window. Per the official FAU A-to-Z stadium guide, all parking lots open four hours before kickoff, and FAU strongly encourages buying parking passes in advance. Cash lots run $20 on game day — $15 if purchased ahead — and the closer Yellow, Silver, and Copper lots run $25–$40.
Several free lots exist (Lots 12, 14, 16, 18, 25, and 28), but they fill fast on popular dates and require the longest walk to the gates. Coordinating three carloads of fans across different lot assignments, each entering from a different campus road, burns 30 minutes of your tailgate window before anyone reaches Gate 1.
Rideshare compounds the problem. The official FAU game-day guide directs Uber, Lyft, and taxi drop-offs to Palm Beach Plaza near the Main Administration Building — a reasonable campus landmark, but not the stadium gates. After the final whistle, when 30,000 fans hit the exits simultaneously, surge pricing spikes and rideshare wait times climb.
Find a party bus or charter bus through Partybusrentaldelraybeach.com instead: the group loads at one pickup address in Delray Beach, the route to Boca Raton is handled, and the bus stages nearby for the post-game pickup while everyone else hunts for their car. Call 728-232-1310 any time — the quote is free and takes about a minute.
Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off at Flagler Credit Union Stadium
Flagler Credit Union Stadium occupies the northwest section of the FAU campus, and the main vehicle approach runs through campus roads connected to Glades Road. West University Drive is the primary campus entrance from Glades Road — about one mile east of I-95 — and it leads directly onto campus toward the stadium. Per the official A-to-Z stadium guide, the FAU football team's buses drop off at N University Drive on game day for the Owl Walk — the same stadium-side corridor — with the team then walking to Gate 2A.
That's the on-campus large vehicle corridor that game-day operations already use.
For fan groups arriving by charter bus or party bus, the general admission and premium entry gates (Gates 1, 1A, 3, 4, and 6) are concentrated on the stadium's south and west sides, accessible from the campus interior roads. Rideshare is directed to Palm Beach Plaza near the Main Administration Building — a different drop zone, meaning a private bus can unload the group closer to the gates rather than pushing through the same queue. For your specific game, contact FAU Parking and Transportation Services at 561-297-2771 ahead of time to confirm large-vehicle routing and staging for that event date — game-day vehicle management shifts by opponent and crowd size.
A support team is available at 728-232-1310 any time to help coordinate details when you book.
Getting to Flagler Credit Union Stadium via I-95 and Glades Road
The entire approach to the stadium funnels through a single interchange: I-95 Exit 45, which deposits you onto Glades Road (SR-808). From there, it is roughly one mile east to the campus main entrance at West University Drive. Groups coming from Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, or any point north take I-95 South to Exit 45, head east on Glades Road, and turn left at West University Drive — the same Glades Road approach used for standard game-day access.
Groups from Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, or Deerfield Beach mirror the same route in reverse: I-95 North to Exit 45 — this is the Zone 1 approach that the official Boca Raton Bowl directions page designates for arrivals from the south.
For special events like the Boca Raton Bowl, the official bowl directions also route some traffic via I-95 South to Exit 48 (Yamato Road) — west to Military Trail, then south to Spanish River Boulevard — for Zone 3 parking on the stadium's north side. That approach makes sense for groups holding reserved lots near the north campus perimeter. For most Delray Beach groups, the Exit 45 / Glades Road route is the most direct path.
The FAU stadium guide recommends the FL511 system — Florida's official traffic and travel information platform — for real-time congestion and road-closure alerts before departure on game days. On a big home Saturday, Glades Road between I-95 and University Drive can slow to a crawl in the hour before kickoff, and knowing that in advance shapes your departure window.
Off-peak drive times from the surrounding area give you a baseline — but add 20–40 minutes for any game that brings heavy traffic: Delray Beach is approximately 8 miles and 15–20 minutes in clear traffic; Boynton Beach runs 10–15 minutes; West Palm Beach is about 27 miles and 35–40 minutes; Fort Lauderdale is roughly 25 miles and 25–30 minutes; Pompano Beach comes in around 20 miles and 20–25 minutes. A single charter bus or party bus rental from Delray Beach handles the drive in one coordinated move — one departure window, one approach, one parking decision — instead of six separate cars timing their arrival independently and arriving at different lots.
Flagler Credit Union Stadium Parking: What the Lot System Means for a Group
FAU's game-day parking tiers by proximity and permit type, and knowing the structure before pulling up saves real money and frustration. Per the official FAU A-to-Z stadium guide, all parking lots open four hours before kickoff. FAU strongly encourages advance purchases — through fausports.com or the FAU Athletics ticket office at 1-866-FAU-OWLS — and advance permits can be printed at home.
Here is how the parking tier structure breaks down as of the 2023 season (check fausports.com before game day for current-season pricing and lot availability):
Free lots — Lots 12, 14, 16, 18, 25, and 28 — no cost, but expect the longest walks to the gates and the earliest capacity on high-demand games. Cash lots — Lots 1, 2, 10, 15, and 27 — run $20 on game day or $15 purchased in advance. Yellow and Silver lots are $30 day-of ($25 advance) and sit closer to the stadium.
The Copper lot is the closest reserved option at $40 day-of ($35 advance). Season ticket parking is $60 online at fausports.com. Reserved donor parking and RV parking must be purchased in advance — neither is sold day-of.
Once on campus, message boards at the campus entrances direct fans to appropriate lots based on their permit type.
One thing every group organizer learns the first time: the postgame exit on Glades Road backs up significantly, especially when both the east and west approaches drain into the same surface streets. A charter bus or party bus rental removes the entire calculation — no advance pass to manage, no lot assignment to match against a campus entrance road, no post-game surge zone to navigate. The bus handles the approach, parks once, and is staged for pickup when your group walks out.
We recommend checking the current FAU Athletics game day page before your visit for any lot-specific updates or road closures for your specific event.
Tailgating at Flagler Credit Union Stadium and the Owl Walk
Tailgating is permitted in the parking lots, and with lots opening four hours before kickoff, that is a solid pre-game window. The rules are straightforward, per the official A-to-Z guide: tents, tables, tarps, and canopies are not permitted if they impede foot or vehicular traffic or extend into additional parking spaces — one setup per vehicle, within your assigned space. FAU is a tobacco-free campus, which covers smoking and e-cigarettes everywhere on the grounds, including parking lots.
Student tailgating is located at the Aqua parking lot at adjacent Palm Beach State College rather than on the FAU main campus lots.
The marquee game-day tradition is the Owl Walk, which takes place approximately 2.5 hours before kickoff. The FAU football team's buses drop the squad at N University Drive, and the players walk through the student tailgate area and into the stadium through Gate 2A. The Marching Owls and the cheer and dance teams are part of the procession — groups tailgating along the walk route get the best pregame energy on campus.
For groups arriving by bus, being parked and set up well before the Owl Walk window means you catch it without rushing from the parking lot at the last minute.
Party Bus Rental to the Boca Raton Bowl at Flagler Credit Union Stadium
Every December, Flagler Credit Union Stadium hosts the Bush's Boca Raton Bowl — an annual college football bowl game broadcast on ESPN, drawing fan groups from the two participating schools alongside Boca Raton and Delray Beach locals who have made it a year-end tradition since the game's inaugural season in 2014. Conference affiliations for the participating teams rotate across the American Athletic Conference, Conference USA, the MAC, the Mountain West, and the Sun Belt. The 2025 edition — officially the first year as the Bush's Boca Raton Bowl — brought Louisville over Toledo 27-22 on December 23, 2025, in front of 15,329 fans under a 77°F December afternoon sky.
The bowl game is a natural Delray Beach charter bus trip. Both fan bases arrive from outside the area, most of them navigating an unfamiliar campus for the first time, and the same I-95 Exit 45 / Glades Road bottleneck that challenges regular-season home games is in full effect for the bowl. The official Boca Raton Bowl directions page maps three zone approaches — Zone 1 from the south via Exit 45, Zone 2 from the east via Glades Road to East University Drive, and Zone 3 from the north via Exit 48 (Yamato Road) to Spanish River Boulevard.
One charter bus replaces that entire navigation exercise for a group of out-of-town fans, with the approach confirmed once and parking handled in one step.
December in South Florida is peak season for group transportation, and bowl week bookings fill faster than regular-season games. If your group is flying in for the bowl, a charter bus pickup from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to the stadium and back keeps the travel day simple — one vehicle from baggage claim to the gate, no rideshare coordination with luggage on arrival day. For bowl game transportation, book as soon as your travel plans are set.
Call 728-232-1310 for a no-obligation quote any time.
Every Way to Get to Flagler Credit Union Stadium: Honest Group Comparison
Flagler Credit Union Stadium is a campus venue, which means every transportation option involves a different approach road, drop point, and parking constraint. Here is how the main options stack up for groups of ten or more:
| Option | Cost shape | Arrive together? | Drop-off point | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter bus / party bus rental | One flat rate, split by group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival | Campus stadium perimeter, per game-day routing | 15–56 passengers |
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | Per car each way + post-game surge | No — multiple cars, staggered ETAs | Palm Beach Plaza near Main Administration Building — not the gates | 1–4 per car |
| Driving and parking (cash lot) | $20 per car day-of ($15 advance) | No — caravan splits at lot assignments | Varies by lot; walk distance depends on which lot fills | 1–2 cars, very small groups |
| Palm Tran Route 94 + Tri-Rail | Transit fare + Tri-Rail ticket | Only if on the same train | Campus shuttle drop from Yamato Tri-Rail station to FAU | Solo or very small groups |
Palm Tran Route 94 is worth knowing about: it connects the Yamato Road Tri-Rail station directly to the FAU Boca Raton campus, runs approximately every 20 minutes, and covers the route in about 10 minutes. For a pair of fans already familiar with the campus, that is the most efficient low-cost option. But the moment your group fills more than two or three cars, the coordination math — divided lot assignments, staggered arrivals, the postgame rideshare scramble — tips clearly toward one bus.
A Delray Beach sporting event party bus rental covers the full round-trip on a single quote, with the tailgate window and post-game pickup factored in from the start.
Charter Bus and Party Bus Options for Flagler Credit Union Stadium Groups
Every Owls fan group is a different size, and the right vehicle depends on your headcount and how much gear your tailgate requires. Partybusrentaldelraybeach.com connects you to a wide range of vehicles through a large network of bus companies serving Delray Beach — so you pay for the seats your group actually fills, not a 56-passenger coach for 15 people.
| Vehicle | Seats | Gear / storage | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-passenger Sprinter limo / Sprinter van | Up to 14 | Modest — bags, a cooler or two | Small groups, premium-seat holders, suite guests | Premium leather, USB charging at every seat, tinted privacy windows |
| Party bus (15–50 passengers) | 15–50 | Onboard, lighter loads | Fan groups who want the game-day energy built into the ride | LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs, wraparound seating |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | 15–35 | Overhead plus some underfloor | Mid-size groups, organized fan clubs, efficient campus navigation | Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Excellent — deep undercarriage bays | Large groups, bowl game travel parties, corporate outings | Reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, undercarriage bays |
For most fan groups heading down from Delray Beach, the headcount determines everything. Under 20 people, a minibus rental is the right fit — lower cost per head and easier to navigate the FAU campus road system. For 20–40 fans, a 30-passenger party bus or 40-passenger party bus keeps the group in one vehicle with game-day energy built into the ride south.
For larger Boca Raton Bowl travel parties or corporate groups of 40–56, a full charter bus provides deep undercarriage bays for tailgate gear and an onboard restroom for the 8-mile run back to Delray after the game. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — note your needs in the quote request at least 48 hours before departure.
Flagler Credit Union Stadium Bus Rental Prices from Delray Beach
At 8 miles from downtown Delray Beach, Flagler Credit Union Stadium is one of the shortest mileage runs in South Florida — which keeps the base rate lower than a trip to Hard Rock Stadium or Kaseya Center. To give you an idea: a 15–35 passenger minibus runs roughly $200–$275 per hour on weekdays and $200–$275 per hour on weekends; a 40–56 passenger charter bus runs approximately $200–$350 per hour; a 25-passenger party bus comes in around $250–$375 per hour on weekends. These are planning ranges — the real quote shifts with your specific date, total hours including any tailgate window and the post-game wait, and demand on that weekend.
Check the Delray Beach party bus prices page for a full vehicle-by-vehicle breakdown, or call 728-232-1310 any time for a personalized quote in about a minute.
One quick per-head comparison: a 40-person fan group books a 40-passenger party bus for a 5-hour game-day block — pickup from Delray Beach, tailgate, game, and the ride home. At typical weekend rates, the group might pay $1,625–$2,500 total, or roughly $41–$63 per person. Compare that to eight cars each paying $20 in parking, each adding gas costs, and each needing one person who cannot fully enjoy the tailgate because they are the one driving back up I-95.
The bus math closes faster than most groups expect — and nobody draws the short straw.
Tips for Your First Visit to Flagler Credit Union Stadium
Buy parking in advance. Per the official FAU guide, advance parking runs $15 for the standard cash lots versus $20 day-of, and the closer Yellow, Silver, and Copper lots regularly sell out before game day on high-demand matchups. Purchase through fausports.com or at 1-866-FAU-OWLS.
Reserved donor lots and RV parking are advance-only — neither is available on game day.
Know the clear bag policy before you leave home. Per the official FAU stadium guide, clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags no larger than 12" × 6" × 12" are permitted. Small clutch bags up to 6.5" × 4.5" are allowed alongside the clear bag.
A one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag also works. Prohibited: backpacks, fanny packs, coolers, purses, briefcases, drawstring bags, binocular cases, and camera bags. Signage at each gate explains the policy before you reach the screener.
Know your gate before you get in line. Premium gates (Gate 1A for Club, Loge, and Cabanas) open two hours before kickoff. General Admission gates open 1.5 hours before kickoff.
Gate 1 covers sections 101–111 and 201–211; Gate 2 covers 134–137 and 234–237; Gate 4 covers 119–123 and 219–223; Gate 6 covers 112–118 and 212–218. There is no re-entry once your ticket is scanned — plan accordingly for the full game.
Use Molly's Trolleys if you park in the far lots. Game-day shuttles from Molly's Trolleys and campus shuttles run starting three hours before kickoff, connecting the outlying parking areas to the stadium. If your group ends up in one of the free lots, factor the shuttle into your arrival timing so you do not miss the Owl Walk.
Flagler Credit Union Stadium is an open-air Florida venue. Even December bowl games can run warm in afternoon sun — the 2025 Boca Raton Bowl kicked off under 77°F clear skies. The FAU stadium guide specifically addresses heat-related illness risk during games with daytime kickoffs, particularly in September and October when South Florida temperatures are highest.
Sunscreen, hats, and light clothing matter even for evening games.
FAU is tobacco-free. No smoking, vaping, or e-cigarettes anywhere on campus — in parking lots, tailgate areas, or inside the stadium gates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Flagler Credit Union Stadium from Delray Beach?
About 8 miles south via I-95, a 15–20 minute run in clear traffic. On a popular home game day, Glades Road between the I-95 interchange and West University Drive can add 20–30 minutes. A party bus from Delray Beach handles the approach in one coordinated move — one departure time, one route, no individual cars losing each other on the off-ramp.
Where does a charter bus drop off at Flagler Credit Union Stadium?
The primary campus access for large vehicles runs through West University Drive from Glades Road, with stadium-side access along N University Drive — the same road the FAU football team's buses use for the Owl Walk on game day, per the official A-to-Z guide, with the team entering through Gate 2A. Rideshare is directed separately to Palm Beach Plaza near the Main Administration Building, meaning a private charter bus operates on a different, stadium-closer drop zone. For your specific event, contact FAU Parking and Transportation Services at 561-297-2771 to confirm large-vehicle routing and staging — game-day vehicle management shifts by event size.
What does parking cost at Flagler Credit Union Stadium?
Per the official FAU A-to-Z guide (2023 season — confirm current pricing at fausports.com before game day): free lots (Lots 12, 14, 16, 18, 25, 28); standard cash lots (Lots 1, 2, 10, 15, 27) at $20 day-of or $15 advance; Yellow and Silver lots at $30 day-of ($25 advance); Copper lot at $40 day-of ($35 advance). Purchase in advance through fausports.com or at 1-866-FAU-OWLS. Reserved donor and RV parking is advance-only.
Season ticket parking is $60 online.
What is the clear bag policy at Flagler Credit Union Stadium?
Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags up to 12" × 6" × 12" are permitted. Small clutch bags no larger than 6.5" × 4.5" may accompany the clear bag. A one-gallon plastic freezer bag is also allowed.
Prohibited bags include backpacks, fanny packs, purses, coolers, cinch bags, briefcases, camera bags, binocular cases, and luggage of any kind. Full prohibited items list is in the FAU A-to-Z stadium guide — check fausports.com before game day for any policy updates.
When is the Boca Raton Bowl?
The bowl game is held annually in late December — typically the third or fourth week of December — at Flagler Credit Union Stadium. Since 2025 it is officially the Bush's Boca Raton Bowl, broadcast on ESPN. Dates for each season are announced through ESPN Events and the official Boca Raton Bowl website.
The 2025 game was played December 23, 2025 (Louisville 27, Toledo 22).
Is there public transit to Flagler Credit Union Stadium?
Yes — Palm Tran Route 94 connects the Yamato Road Tri-Rail station directly to the FAU Boca Raton campus, running approximately every 20 minutes and covering the leg in about 10 minutes. That is the right call for a solo fan or a pair traveling light. For a group of 10 or more, coordinating multiple people across a train schedule and bus connection makes a private charter bus the cleaner option — one pickup, one drop, no transfers to manage.
How early should my group arrive at Flagler Credit Union Stadium?
Parking lots open four hours before kickoff. General Admission gates open 1.5 hours before kickoff, premium gates open two hours before. For a full tailgate window and the Owl Walk (approximately 2.5 hours before kickoff), arriving 3–4 hours before kickoff is the sweet spot.
For the Boca Raton Bowl with a daytime kickoff, plan to be parked and settled before the afternoon heat peaks — and know that far-lot shuttle service starts three hours before kickoff.
How much does a party bus or charter bus rental to Flagler Credit Union Stadium cost?
Pricing depends on vehicle size, your specific date, total hours (including tailgate time and post-game staging), and your pickup address in Delray Beach or the surrounding area. As a planning range: a minibus runs approximately $200–$275 per hour; a charter bus $200–$350 per hour; a party bus $250–$500 per hour depending on size and day of week. Fill out the quick online form or call 728-232-1310 — a free quote for your group, date, and itinerary takes about a minute.
See the Delray Beach party bus prices page for the full rate breakdown by vehicle type.
What groups book charter buses to Flagler Credit Union Stadium most often?
The most common group types: FAU Owls fan groups looking to tailgate together without the parking lot shuffle; corporate and suite-level groups moving clients from Boca Raton or Delray Beach hotels to premium seating; Boca Raton Bowl travel parties arriving from the visiting school's home city via PBI or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood; and large family groups organizing a December bowl game outing as a year-end tradition. For corporate groups, see the Delray Beach corporate event transportation page for group contract options.
Book Your Flagler Credit Union Stadium Bus Today
Flagler Credit Union Stadium is a quick, direct run from Delray Beach — 8 miles south on I-95, off at Exit 45, and your group walks to the gates while everyone else navigates the Glades Road backup. Whether it is an FAU Owls home game, the Bush's Boca Raton Bowl in December, or a corporate outing at Howard Schnellenberger Field, Partybusrentaldelraybeach.com makes it easy to compare party buses, charter buses, minibuses, Sprinter vans, and Sprinter limos from a large network of bus companies serving Delray Beach and the surrounding area. No account required, no callbacks — a free quote in about a minute, online or at 728-232-1310 any time.
Also heading to a game in Fort Lauderdale? The Amerant Bank Arena bus guide and the Kaseya Center guide cover those venues with the same parking-and-drop-off detail.
